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'I want to show the reason I signed for Barca' - Inter-linked Firpo determined to fulfil potential at Camp Nou

Junior Firpo has admitted that his first season at Camp Nou "has not been easy," but is still determined to show why Barcelona decided to invest in his talent last summer.

Firpo completed an €18 million (£16m/$20m) move to Barca from Real Betis back in August, committing to a five-year deal with the reigning Spanish champions.

The 23-year-old has since racked up 18 appearances for the club across all competitions, but has largely had to be content with a bit-part role behind first-choice left-back Jordi Alba.

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Ex-Blaugrana boss Ernesto Valverde struggled to find a place for Firpo in his line-up, and the defender's fortunes have not improved under his successor Quique Setien - who inherited the managerial reigns in January.